July 27, 2026: Global markets presented a mixed picture in early trading, with Dow Jones futures rising 0.41% and the S&P 500 gaining 0.05%, while Nasdaq futures declined 0.64%.
In Asian markets, GIFT Nifty rose 0.47%, indicating a positive start for Indian equities. However, Nikkei 225 fell 0.59%, Hang Seng declined 0.99%, while the Shanghai Composite was flat.
In stock-specific developments, ZEN Technologies reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹141.64 crore, EBITDA of ₹57.88 crore and PAT of ₹34.46 crore. Its consolidated order book stood at ₹1,239.02 crore as of June 30, 2026, with a further ₹177.50 crore simulator order received in July.
Sigma Advanced Systems secured a major $104.9 million (approximately ₹1,013 crore) export order from a North American customer for the manufacture and supply of 147,000 next-generation 155mm base bleed artillery shell bodies. The order is expected to be executed within 6–12 months.
Meanwhile, SMC Global Securities said Nitin Mehta, Vice President–Treasury & Debt Solutions Desk and Senior Management Personnel, resigned from the company effective May 30, 2026. The resignation was noted by the Board on July 26, 2026.